Solar Panel Maximum Voltage Calculator – Why it’s important
With a solar power system it’s very important that the solar panels match the electrical characteristics of the solar inverter or charge controller that they’re connected to. So how do we work this out and what do you need to know? They’re good questions and this is where our solar panel maximum voltage calculator comes in handy! One of the electrical characteristics that are very important is the maximum voltage the solar inverter or controller can handle. That’s because if the voltage supplied from the solar panels is too high it won’t work and could be irreparably damaged.
Australian Standards PV array voltage requirements
Another important point is raised in the Australian Standard AS5033-2014 clause 3.1 which states the following:
“PV arrays for installation on domestic dwellings shall not have PV array maximum voltages greater than 600V. For non-domestic installations where the PV array maximum voltage exceeds 600V, the entire PV array and associated wiring and protection shall have restricted access.”
With these points to consider it’s very important that we know the maximum voltage of the solar power system. Luckily we have our solar panel maximum voltage calculator to help!
Note: This page deals specifically with the maximum voltages a solar power system will produce. Check out our solar panel voltage calculator page here for a calculator that covers both high and low solar panel voltage calculations.